WSR 17-19-118
PROPOSED RULES
GAMBLING COMMISSION
[Filed September 20, 2017, 11:43 a.m.]
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 17-16-068.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 230-11-087 Other pricing plans for members-only raffles.
Hearing Location(s): On November 16-17, 2017, at 1:00 p.m., at the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, 7273 Linderson Way S.W., Tumwater, WA 98501. Hearing will take place at the November commission meeting. The meeting dates and times are tentative. Visit our web site at www.wsgc.wa.gov about seven days before the meeting, select "November commission meeting" to confirm the hearing date, location, and start time.
Date of Intended Adoption: November 16 or 17, 2017.
Submit Written Comments to: Rules Coordinator, P.O. Box 42400, Olympia, WA 98504-2400, email rules.coordinator@wsgc.wa.gov, fax 360-486-3624, by October 20, 2017.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Julie Anderson, phone 360-486-3453, TTY 360-486-3637, email Julie.anderson@wsgc.wa.gov, by November 6, 2017.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: This proposed rule is a result of a licensee petition for rule making. This proposed rule would increase the value from $25 to $100 for each individual raffle ticket sold in a nonprofit's members-only raffle as part of a package that includes dues, entertainment, or other fund-raising activities.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: Stakeholders have stated that this rule change would allow them to assign a higher value for raffle tickets in their members-only sponsorship packages and the increase will allow them the ability to offset the cost of the raffle prize offered.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 9.46.070.
Statute Being Implemented: RCW 9.46.070.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: Scott Eisenhauer, State Chairman, Ducks Unlimited Washington, private.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation, and Enforcement: Tina Griffin, Assistant Director, 4565 7th Avenue S.E., Lacey, WA 98503, 360-486-3546.
A school district fiscal impact statement is not required under RCW 28A.305.135.
A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. A cost-benefit analysis is not required.
This rule proposal, or portions of the proposal, is exempt from requirements of the Regulatory Fairness Act because the proposal:
Is exempt under RCW 19.85.025.
Explanation of exemptions: A small business economic impact statement is not required.
September 20, 2017
Brian J. Considine
Legal and Legislative Manager
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 06-20-040, filed 9/26/06, effective 1/1/08)
WAC 230-11-087 Other pricing plans for members-only raffles.
(1) Licensees may sell multiple tickets to enter one or more drawings as a package if the total price of the package does not exceed twenty-five dollars.
(2) Licensees may include tickets to enter a raffle as a part of a package that includes dues, entertainment, or other fund-raising activities if:
(a) The package discloses the value of each component of the package to the purchaser; and
(b) The value of each individual raffle ticket does not exceed ((twenty-five)) one hundred dollars.